Sumo isn¡¯t the only show in town this September, as the world¡¯s third-largest sporting event comes to Asia for the first time ever.
The 2019 Rugby World Cup kicks off just as the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament is coming to a close, meaning thousands of rugby fans, officials and players in Japan for the global meet will get their first exposure to this country¡¯s national sport.
Media personnel following the massive showcase will be filing stories and taping reports on the host nation and its culture almost daily.
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